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The Blockchain Killing

A Technothriller

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Love, betrayal, and lines of code collide as a Canadian developer races to reclaim his revolutionary blockchain software from tech billionaires and criminal masterminds.

In the shadowy intersection of technology and power, one man's code could be the key to global domination – or humanity's salvation.

Alec Chenais isn't your average software developer. His blockchain innovations promise to change the world, but it also paints a target on his back. When he falls for AJ, a Pakistani hacker extraordinaire, Alec thinks he's found his soulmate. Little does he know she's been hired to steal his life's work.

As their romance blossoms, a sinister plot unfolds:

  • Ludivine Moureaux, a French criminal mastermind, pulls strings from the shadows
  • Elliot Perry, a megalomaniac libertarian billionaire, schemes to control the world's blockchains
  • The NSA watches, waiting to pounce on any misstep

When COVID-19 strikes and AJ flees to Pakistan, Alec's world unravels. Her mysterious death sets him on a perilous journey across continents, seeking answers and revenge. But every step deeper into the conspiracy raises new questions:

Who can he trust when everyone has an agenda?

How far will he go to uncover the truth?

And what's the cost of justice in a world ruled by ones and zeros?

From San Francisco's tech hub to the teeming streets of Islamabad, from Paris's glittering avenues to a high-stakes showdown on the high seas, Alec's quest becomes a battle for the future of technology itself.

The Blockchain Killing is a tour-de-force technothriller that will leave you breathless and questioning the digital world around you. If you enjoyed the technological prescience of Michael Crichton and the adrenaline rush of Tom Clancy, this book is your next must-read.

In a world where a single line of code can change everything, how much would you risk to rewrite the future?

Author Robert J. Muller

Robert J. Muller, a California native, earned a PhD in Political Science from MIT before transitioning from a successful software executive career to writing. His works include the historical mystery Murder at Mount Vernon, the alternate history Menmenet trilogy, the space opera Hyperkill, and the military thriller Death of a Golden State, all reflecting his talent for merging historical depth with speculative themes. He currently resides in San Francisco.